Explore the Family Name Godat
The meaning of Godat
Swiss French: variant of French Godet. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Dominique.
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How common is the last name Godat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Godat has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466th most popular in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen to the 72,105th position, marking a 0.5% change in rank. The count of individuals with the Godat surname also increased from 250 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, showing an 8% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.09 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #72,105 | 0.5% |
| Count | 250 | 270 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Godat
The ethnicity distribution of individuals bearing the surname Godat, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with a minor decrease from 96.4% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds recorded in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, each accounting for 1.85% of the population with this surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.56% | -0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |